Cheapest Cities Near São Paulo (2026)

São Paulo has a cost of living index of 54 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH44% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $370/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR44% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $320/mo on rent
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3
Oaxaca, MX41% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $320/mo on rent
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4
Da Nang, VN38% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $370/mo on rent
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5
Medellín, CO35% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $220/mo on rent
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6
Marrakech, MA35% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $290/mo on rent
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7
Hanoi, VN31% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $270/mo on rent
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8
Cebu City, PH31% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $320/mo on rent
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São Paulo at a glance

54
COL index
100 = US avg
$720
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Warsaw, PLCOL: 54Thessaloniki, GRCOL: 54Athens, GRCOL: 55Split, HRCOL: 55

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only